Letters from an American American Adventurism in Iran
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Mar 3, 2026 A sharp look at how leaders and pundits are shaping the case for strikes on Iran. Discussion of possible triggers from scandals to tariffs. Examination of an emerging cowboy ideology that favors unilateral force. Analysis of how actions undermine international institutions and strain evacuations and embassy support. A focus on public fatigue with endless foreign adventurism.
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Trump Workshopping Rationale Without A Plan
- Trump appears to be improvising justifications for attacking Iran rather than following a clear strategy.
- Heather Cox Richardson cites Greg Karlstrom and Midas Touch saying Trump is "throwing spaghetti at the wall" and lacks a plan for post-strike goals.
Fox Hosts Pushed And Celebrated Strikes On Iran
- Fox News hosts have long urged strikes on Iran and appear to have encouraged Trump's recent actions.
- Matt Gertz and examples of Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and Brian Kilmeade pushing bombing as a historic win influenced the president.
Multiple Possible Triggers Behind The Attacks
- The strikes may have been driven by many pressures including Epstein files, tariff losses, and foreign leaders' urgings.
- Richardson lists possible triggers like Epstein revelations, Supreme Court tariff ruling, Netanyahu, and MBS pressure.